Katniss Everdeen is back and she’s angrier, she’s stronger, and she’s fiercer. With the aid of the mysterious District 13 to instigate a full-scale rebellion, Katniss is ready to avenge all the Capitol’s wrongdoings.

This isn’t without some hesitation though, Katniss’s association with the rebellion crosses a very fine line when it comes to revolutionizing Panem, but it’s for Katniss to determine if it’s worth the cost of her soul mate and partner, Peeta Mellark’s, life. 

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Everyone has been anticipating the beginning to the end to the film adaptation of Suzanne Collin’s renowned "Hunger Games" series. With an ace cast headed by all-star Jennifer Lawrence and new member Julianne Moore, a sophisticated plot saturated with plenty of social commentary and a devout following of children and adults, this film series has experienced success on a caliber very similar to the success of "Harry Potter" and "Lord of the Rings." However, like most film series trends go, it appears that the films lose quality over time. Refer to the "Harry Potter" series, the "Lord of the Ring" series, the "Star Wars" series, the "James Bond" series…so on and so forth. 

This isn’t to say that Francis Lawrence’s interpretation of Collin’s book was wrong or misguided. In fact, it was great. The acting was great with superb intense emotional investment from Jennifer Lawrence, a stoic yet ambitious approach from Julianne Moore, and an earnest and empathetic outlook from the late Philip Seymour Hoffman. The cinematography was great, with its cold palette hues mirroring the dark times in Panem. The soundtrack was great, with help from Grammy award winning artist and teen sensation Lorde.

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Everything was great—everything except for the plot development. Needless to say, this isn’t anyone’s fault particularly and no one is to blame, but the ironic business aspect to the supposed “art” medium of film. Progress within the film was slow and the end didn’t resolve all my questions, and knowing I have to wait another year to resolve my curiosity frustrates me. However, regardless of the film’s nature, the execution, in consideration of the conditions, was interesting.

Jennifer Lawrence executes yet another brilliant performance in Katniss in that she inspires awe and empathy within viewers. Katniss Everdeen—a symbol of hope, change, and revolution—is perceived as a role model for citizens throughout Panem and through the fourth-wall. Furthermore, Katniss is one of few female protagonists in a major blockbuster accessible and attractive to children and adults alike. However, it can’t be said that the film is completely successful in eliminating gender stereotypes and empowering girls to be their better selves, and not someone’s better half. Katniss’s heartbrokenness due to her separation from Peeta begins to hinder her devotion to the Capitol rebellion, which is one of many obstacles that she has to face.

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“The Hunger Games” premiere has been a holiday treat for the past several years. With one final film installment left before the series completes, it is best for viewers and fans to savor this film before it all ends too soon. Though it seems as if the movie ends abruptly due to the fact that another film is premiering next year, the aesthetic aspect of the film, and moreover the empowering messages make it a quality movies for families and friends to enjoy. Just as the sound of dropping bombs resonates throughout the theater—each line, each tear resonates within the viewers.

'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1' hits theaters Friday, November 21.

Reach Staff Reporter Jenny Kim here.